Principals at Vista Del Mar, the Capistrano Unified School District’s largest elementary/middle school, are reminding parents to be aware of the parking and traffic situation on the first day of school on Sept. 9.

Elementary school Principal Troy Hunt said he recommends carpooling, parking at the Ralphs lot at 811 Avenida Talega or walking to school. Students cannot be unloaded unless the car in which they are riding is stopped next to the curb. Hunt warns that U-turns in the San Rafael neighborhood across from the school are illegal.

Information on parking rules: 949-234-5950.

SHORECLIFFS MIDDLE IS RECYCLING INK, TONER

Shorecliffs Middle School is recycling used ink and toner cartridges.

To recycle them, place the cartridges in the box in the front office of the school at 240 Via Socorro.

CLASS LISTSTO BE POSTED SEPT. 6

Class lists at Vista Del Mar elementary will be posted at 4 p.m. Sept. 6 on the handball courts at 1130 Avenida Talega. Class lists for Las Palmas Elementary School will be posted at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the front of the school, 1101 Calle Puente.

Class lists for Clarence Lobo Elementary School will be posted at 4 p.m. Friday in the front office windows, 200 Avenida Vista Montana.

ICE CREAM SOCIALS PLANNED AT 2 SCHOOLS

Clarence Lobo Elementary School is holding a community ice cream social at noon Sept. 9 for the first day of school at 200 Avenida Vista Hermosa.

The PTA-sponsored event will give the community a chance to meet teachers, the school’s new principal and other families.